MelissaKayAllenDO; ABPN; DFAPA
Psychiatry • Houston, TXConsult Liaison Psychiatrist for The Psych Response Team; Memorial Hermann Hospital System
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Office
1941 East Rd
Houston, TX 77054Phone+1 713-486-2700Fax+1 713-486-2721
Summary
- Dr. Allen is a board certified psychiatrist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital. She received her medical degree from the UNTHSC School of Medicine in 2008. Dr. Allen has published more than 15 journal articles, 2 textbooks chapters and dozens of abstracts/poster presentations. In 2024 she was named a Distinguished Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association.
Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Psychiatry, 2008 - 2012
University of North Texas Health Science CenterD.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine , 2004 - 2008
Texas College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008- Texas A&M UniversityB.S., Biomedical Science , 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
TX State License 2012 - 2025- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2024
- Dean's Teaching Excellence Award McGovern Medical School, 2013-2020
- Houstonia Magazine Top Docs Award 2016-2019
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Clinical Trials
- A Trial of CM-AT in Children With Autism- Open Label Extension Study Start of enrollment: 2010 Jan 01
- Efficacy and Safety of Asenapine in the Prevention of Recurrence of Mood Episodes in Participants With Bipolar 1 Disorder (P06384) Start of enrollment: 2011 Dec 01
- An Open Label Study of CM-AT for the Treatment of Children With Autism Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsDeterminants of High Psychiatric Utilization at a Large Urban Safety-Net Hospital.Jane E. Hamilton, Robert Suchting, David S. Buck, Arina Chesnokova, Sophiya Das
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 2021-01-01 - 3 citationsGeographical access to electroconvulsive therapy services in Texas.Yezhe Lin, Joshua Tootoo, Melissa K. Allen, Omar F. Pinjari, Jair C Soares
Journal of Affective Disorders. 2019-02-15 - 5 citationsReligious Activity, Psychotic Features, and Suicidality in 688 Acute Psychiatric Inpatients.Noha Abdel Gawad, Pratikkumar Desai, Taha Ali, Kimberly K. Lewis, Robert Polo
Journal of Psychiatric Practice. 2018-07-01
Press Mentions
Missouri City's Melissa Allen, D.O., Named UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center Medical DirectorJune 21st, 2017
From the Mental Health Wreckage of Katrina, Lessons to Help Harvey’s VictimsFebruary 9th, 2017
Longhorns RisingMay 11th, 2012- Join now to see all
Committees
- Member, Memorial Hermann Behavioral Health Systems Steering Committee 2020 - Present
- McGovern Medical School, Student Evaluations & Promotions 2015 - 2020
- Chair 2015-2016; Member, Medical Executive Committee 2014 - 2020
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Fellow
- Member
- Texas Society of Psychiatric PhysiciansFellow
- Houston Psychiatric SocietyPresident, 2023
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